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The full episode of the CBS Evening News from December 14, 2013

An early season winter storm stretching from the nation's midsection to the East Coast has brought heavy snow and cold temperatures to many areas, causing retailers to worry that the weather will hamper holiday shopping; and, Nelson Mandela wanted a look that was radically different from the appearance of the suited politician when he was released from prison. Johannesburg fashion designer Sonwabile Ndamese was the man Mandela went to who designed the shirt that became known as the "Madiba shirt."

Dec 14, 2013
17:07

FW de Klerk, South Africa's last apartheid president, has died at 85

While he shared a Nobel Peace Prize with his successor Nelson Mandela for "laying the foundations" of a democratic South Africa, De Klerk's legacy remains marred by controversy.

Nov 11, 2021

Obama on Charlottesville

Former President Obama weighed in on the deadly attack in Charlottesville, Virginia, over the weekend. He quoted Nelson Mandela in his tweets.

Aug 15, 2017
00:43

Winnie Mandela hospitalized

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the former wife of late South African leader Nelson Mandela, has been hospitalized. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has more details.

Mar 9, 2017
00:21

A former CIA operative in South Africa in the 1960s says he tipped off the apartheid regime to help track down activist Nelson Mandela, leading to his 26 year imprisonment

A former CIA operative in South Africa in the 1960s says he tipped off the apartheid regime to help track down activist Nelson Mandela, leading to his 26 year imprisonment.

May 16, 2016
00:35

Nelson Mandela is freed from jail after 27 years, Princess Diana announces her second pregnancy, and "Taxi Driver" makes its theater debut

Nelson Mandela is freed from jail after 27 years, Princess Diana announces her second pregnancy, and "Taxi Driver" makes its theater debut. All this and more as CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers and Kristine Johnson take a look in the CBS News archives in "The Way It Was."

Feb 11, 2016
13:59

After spending nearly three decades behind bars for challenging South Africa's apartheid government, Nelson Mandela was finally freed from jail

After spending nearly three decades behind bars for challenging South Africa's apartheid government, Nelson Mandela was finally freed from jail on Feb. 11, 1990. The late Bob Simon -- who passed away one year ago today -- covered his release in South Africa for "60 Minutes."

Feb 11, 2016
03:51

On February 11th, 1990, Nelson Mandela marched the streets of Cape Town, South Africa after 27 years behind bars

On February 11th, 1990, Nelson Mandela marched the streets of Cape Town, South Africa after 27 years behind bars. CBS News' Bob Simon reported on the historic moment. Watch "CBS Evening News" coverage from that day.

Feb 10, 2016
01:27

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Music icons Beyoncé, Pearl Jam, and Coldplay are just a few of the artists headlining this year's Global Citizen Festival for free in Central Park. Kweku Mandela and Hugh Evans, two organizers of the venue spoke to CBSN about this year's agenda.

Jul 9, 2015
08:20

Nadine Gordimer was a white South African who was one of Nelson Mandela's earliest supporters in the fight against apartheid

Nadine Gordimer was a white South African who was one of Nelson Mandela's earliest supporters in the fight against apartheid. Gordimer, who won the Nobel Peace Prize for literature in 1991, had three of her novels banned in South Africa. Scott Pelley reports.

Jul 14, 2014
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Mar 11, 2014
05:44

Trump said Nelson Mandela was "no leader," book claims

"F*** Mandela. He was no leader," Mr. Trump said, according to a new book by his former attorney Michael Cohen.

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Gayle King was among those invited by the Mandela family, and along with close family friend, Jerry Inzerillo, talks about the service

More than 4,000 guests and dignitaries attended the funeral service for Nelson Mandela, in Qunu, South Africa. Gayle King was among those invited by the Mandela family, and along with close family friend, Jerry Inzerillo, talks about the service.

Dec 16, 2013
06:44

Miss the second half of the show? The latest on Nelson Mandela's funeral with Debora Patta, Gayle King, and Forrest Whitaker. Plus, a panel of experts

Miss the second half of the show? The latest on Nelson Mandela's funeral with Debora Patta, Gayle King, and Forrest Whitaker. Plus a panel of experts.

Dec 15, 2013
22:40

CBS News' Debora Patta reports from S. Africa on the funeral for Nelson Mandela, and Gayle King and Forrest Whittaker discuss their encounters with Mandela

CBS News' Debora Patta reports from South Africa on the funeral for Nelson Mandela, and CBS News' Gayle King and actor Forest Whittaker offer their thoughts on the former South African president and anti-apartheid crusader.

Dec 15, 2013
09:58

Nelson Mandela was laid to rest in Qunu on Sunday

Nelson Mandela was laid to rest in Qunu on Sunday. His family will observe one year of official mourning. CBS News correspondent Allen Pizzey reports.

Dec 16, 2013
02:22

More than 4,000 people attended Mandela's funeral, where tradition played a prominent role in the proceedings

Transported on a gun carriage to his final resting place, Nelson Mandela's body was buried in his hometown of Qunu. More than 4,000 people attended Mandela's funeral, where tradition played a prominent role in the proceedings. Allen Pizzey reports.

Dec 15, 2013
02:27

Mandela's misson, message inspiring students in America

American students are learning racial tolerance and social justice through the legacy left behind by Nelson Mandela. Bill Whitaker reports.

Dec 16, 2013
02:14

Nelson Mandela was finally laid to rest in South Africa in the town where he grew up. Martha Teichner, who spent three years posted in South Africa, reports on the memorial services for the country's former president

Nelson Mandela was finally laid to rest in South Africa in the town where he grew up. Martha Teichner, who spent three years posted in South Africa, reports on the memorial services for the country's former president.

Dec 15, 2013
03:33

Ahmed Kathrada, Mandela's friend of 67 years, speaks at Mandela's funeral

Ahmed Kathrada, Nelson Mandela's friend of 67 years, delivers emotional remarks at Mandela's funeral in Qunu, South Africa.

Dec 15, 2013
02:14

Johannesburg fashion designer Sonwabile Ndamese was the man Mandela went to who designed the shirt that became known as the "Madiba shirt"

Nelson Mandela wanted a look that was radically different from the appearance of the suited politician when he was released from prison. Johannesburg fashion designer Sonwabile Ndamese was the man Mandela went to who designed the shirt that became known as the "Madiba shirt." Mark Phillips reports.

Dec 14, 2013
02:52

Draped in a South African flag, Nelson Mandela's coffin was brought to the former president's hometown of Qunu, where people gathered to pay their respects

Draped in a South African flag, Nelson Mandela's coffin was brought to the former president's hometown of Qunu, where people gathered to pay their respects. Making it clear that Mandela is back where he belonged, even the small children of Qunu know what Mandela did for their country. Allen Pizzey reports.

Dec 14, 2013
02:08

Nandi Mandela shares some of Nelson Mandela's favorite childhood stories

Nelson Mandela's granddaughter, Nandi, shares some of the anti-apartheid leader's favorite childhood stories while speaking at his funeral service in Qunu, South Africa.

Dec 15, 2013
01:33

Thousands filed past the casket of Nelson Mandela to pay their respects to the former South African president and anti-apartheid icon

Thousands filed past the casket of Nelson Mandela to pay their respects to the former South African president and anti-apartheid icon. Mandela will lie in state for two more days before being flown to his ancestral village for the final funeral service. Bill Whitaker reports.

Dec 11, 2013
02:23

Procession brought Nelson Mandela's casket to Pretoria for his family, tribal elders and the people of South Africa to pay their respects

A procession brought Nelson Mandela's casket to Pretoria for his family, tribal elders and the people of South Africa to pay their respects. CBS News correspondent Bill Whitaker reports.

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